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LO09 WVM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,879 mi
Last recorded62,879 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 WVM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 62,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 62,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

high level stop light inoperative

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2022 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 51,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 46,335 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 46,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,018 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer and front flexi joint

Fail 22 Aug 2019 41,018 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer and front flexi joint

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,146 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper bushes slightly worn

Exhaust rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,850 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Nearside front anti-bar appears misaligned

Offside rear service brake effort low

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,300 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear uppers (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front Nearside worn on outer edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,897 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 18,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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LO09 WVM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO09 WVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LO09 WVM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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